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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2018 13:35:42 GMT
Tonya Harding is despicable.
Why was a film made about this criminal?
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Post by Popeye Doyle on Jan 13, 2018 13:38:26 GMT
There are many, many films about bad people. I, Tonya doesn't seem anything new. Look at Raging Bull - It's a true story about people of questionable character but is a bloody masterpiece. |
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Post by yezziqa on Jan 13, 2018 13:38:54 GMT
Why are there movies made about murderers, thieves, wifebeaters etc? Because people pay money to see them.
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Post by HumanFundRecipient on Jan 13, 2018 16:10:30 GMT
Tonya Harding is despicable. Why was a film made about this criminal? Because, as depicted in the movie, the abusive idiot ex-husband and the complete moron "bodyguard" were behind what was supposed to be a mere death threat that turned into the attack on Nancy Kerrigan. Plus, the movie takes on the issues of Tonya Harding's upbringing (all too typical on its own) and the uphill battle Harding faced as a competitive figure skater. The only consequence Harding got was just a lifetime ban from figure skating, you sanctimonious punk. Oh, and it's clear Oscar bait for Margot Robbie, who'll probably earn her first Best Actress Oscar nod. |
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jan 13, 2018 16:17:19 GMT
Tonya Harding is despicable. Why was a film made about this criminal? Because, as depicted in the movie, the abusive idiot ex-husband and the complete moron "bodyguard" were behind what was supposed to be a mere death threat that turned into the attack on Nancy Kerrigan. Plus, the movie takes on the issues of Tonya Harding's upbringing (all too typical on its own) and the uphill battle Harding faced as a competitive figure skater. The only consequence Harding got was just a lifetime ban from figure skating, you sanctimonious punk. Oh, and it's clear Oscar bait for Margot Robbie, who'll probably earn her first Best Actress Oscar nod. What makes you so sure that the version of the story depicted in the movie is what really happened? |
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jan 13, 2018 16:21:21 GMT
Tonya Harding is despicable. Why was a film made about this criminal? Because it is an interesting story? I don't agree with the decision by the writer/director/producers, or whoever else was involved, to present it as a fact that she didn't know anything about the attack on Nancy Kerrigan, but it was a compelling story nonetheless. |
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Post by HumanFundRecipient on Jan 13, 2018 16:30:30 GMT
First, there's the way the movie is presented, with interview-style recollection scenes of Harding, her ex-husband, Harding's mother, and a TV tabloid reporter. Some of those versions conflict. And there's some fourth wall breaks, also.
And I've have heard of, and seen the line in end credits, where true stories are altered for dramatic effect. Therefore, I don't know for sure if Tonya Harding begged for jail time instead of being banned from figure skating for life in the courtroom scene near the end. That's something I don't ever remember being reported at the time- if it's true.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2018 16:56:05 GMT
some of the best films over the years are about bad people . They make for interesting stories
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Post by politicidal on Jan 13, 2018 17:03:19 GMT
Tonya Harding is despicable. Why was a film made about this criminal? Because it is an interesting story? I don't agree with the decision by the writer/director/producers, or whoever else was involved, to present it as a fact that she didn't know anything about the attack on Nancy Kerrigan, but it was a compelling story nonetheless. it was the screenwriter I believe. I think what they intended was present differing points of view for stylistic reasons and to drive home the satirical point about the media driving the narrative when they don't know everything about the event in question. I get that but unless you know that, you can take it as fact. |
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jan 13, 2018 17:08:43 GMT
First, there's the way the movie is presented, with interview-style recollection scenes of Harding, her ex-husband, Harding's mother, and a TV tabloid reporter. Some of those versions conflict. And there's some fourth wall breaks, also. And I've have heard of, and seen the line in end credits, where true stories are altered for dramatic effect. Therefore, I don't know for sure if Tonya Harding begged for jail time instead of being banned from figure skating for life in the courtroom scene near the end. That's something I don't ever remember being reported at the time- if it's true. It was a fantastic scene though! Brought tears to my eyes. |
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Post by johnspartan on Jan 13, 2018 18:19:47 GMT
I lost interest in this story in the 90s. I moved on and let it go, I suggest the rest of the world move on with their lives. It's just not interesting anymore. Also, Margot Robbie is way too hot to play that ugly bitch.
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Post by Primemovermithrax Pejorative on Jan 13, 2018 18:31:40 GMT
Does the movie have a message about bad white men and blonde women?
If so, then that is why it was made.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2018 18:38:39 GMT
Does the movie have a message about bad white men and blonde women? If so, then that is why it was made. It's about Trump? |
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Post by johnspartan on Jan 13, 2018 18:47:26 GMT
Does the movie have a message about bad white men and blonde women? If so, then that is why it was made. Yeah, I have a feeling she is portrayed as the innocent victim of the evil white males surrounding her. |
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Post by Ban on Jan 13, 2018 18:50:46 GMT
Because bad people are often more interesting than good people. Also exploring a villain's psyche can make way for thought-provoking analysis.
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Post by Ass_E9 on Jan 13, 2018 19:02:08 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2018 21:08:37 GMT
This is the only movie I am looking forard to right now. It will be a great date night movie, striking the perfect balance of interest for both men and women.
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Post by NewtJorden on Jan 13, 2018 21:12:45 GMT
Tonya Harding is despicable. Why was a film made about this criminal? Because it sells to make a movie about criminals. |
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Post by CoolJGS☺ on Jan 13, 2018 21:58:19 GMT
The answer to this question for any film is "Why not?"
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Post by mecano04 on Jan 13, 2018 22:36:35 GMT
Tonya Harding is despicable. Why was a film made about this criminal? Because it is an interesting story? I don't agree with the decision by the writer/director/producers, or whoever else was involved, to present it as a fact that she didn't know anything about the attack on Nancy Kerrigan, but it was a compelling story nonetheless. While it may not stick to facts and the truth, the movie was the most enjoyable I have seen for 2017. Not the best but the most fun to watch. Got to say the real footage at the end were also pretty funny "But sir, you were not in the Secret Services" "I was..."...  |
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